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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.39, 297.64 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.39, 297.64 and 76.68 is: 115.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.39 : 297.64 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.39/297.64 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.39x = 297.64 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.39x = 22,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,824.06/198.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.05

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